Humanitarian
Form I-360
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
Used for special immigrant categories including religious workers, certain juveniles (SIJS), Afghan/Iraqi translators, and other special immigrants.
- Filing fee
- $515
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- Religious workers with 2+ years of experience
- Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJS) with state court orders
- Certain Afghan and Iraqi nationals who worked with U.S. forces
- Widows/widowers of U.S. citizens (within 2 years of death)
- Amerasians
Send with it
- Evidence of qualifying special immigrant category
- Religious worker: denomination letter and 2 years of membership
- SIJS: State court order declaring dependency or abuse
- Identity documents and photos
Worth knowing
- No filing fee for most I-360 categories
- SIJS petitions must be filed before the child turns 21
- Religious workers need a job offer from a qualifying organization
- Self-petitioners (VAWA) can file confidentially
Common mistakes
- Filing SIJS petition after aging out at 21
- Insufficient evidence of religious worker qualifications
- Not understanding the specific requirements of each sub-category
Questions
- How much does Form I-360 cost?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-360 is $515.
- How long does Form I-360 take?
- Typically 6 to 24 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
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Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.